WORLDJul 23 · 15:51 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAgence France-Presse

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Deadly wildfires in France, Italy, and Spain have forced thousands to evacuate, with three firefighters killed. The 2026 summer ranks as the second-largest EU area burned in 20 years, fueled by extreme heat and drought. Fires in Le Porge, Sicily, and Calabria have caused widespread destruction, with arson suspected in some cases.

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